? Position coach: Vance Bedford is in his fourth season as defensive coordinator and also coaches the cornerbacks. Tommy Restivo is coaching safeties for his second season.

? Strengths: The safety tandem of Hakeem Smith and Calvin Pryor has started the majority of the past two seasons together. As they begin their third season patrolling the secondary, opposing quarterbacks would be wise to account for them on every play. Terell Floyd solidified his reputation for big plays by setting off the Sugar Bowl with a pick-six.

? Weaknesses: The Cards cornerbacks accounted for just five of the team's 11 interceptions last season.Opposing teams will also try to exploit a size advantage as Jermaine Reve is the only 6-foot cornerback with experience the Cards have.

? Watch for: Free safety Gerod Holliman has made an impression during camp for having a knack for the ball. He could work his way into the rotation.

? Bottom line: Experience and depth makes the U of L secondary much better equipped to handle isolation coverage thanks to its renewed emphasis on blitzing.